Is It OK to Sleep on the Couch? Maybe!In a previous post, I shared tips for undoing conditioned arousal in the bed and bedroom. I suggested ways to associate the bed with restful sleep in order to improve... By Carin Lefkowitz, PsyD2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tired or Sleepy? Are They Really One in the Same?There is a difference between being tired and being sleepy. My best friend and I have this discussion quite often. She maintains that for her at least, the 2 terms... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Message to Those Without InsomniaDealing with chronic insomnia is hard. However, having someone without insomnia share unsolicited opinions or advice with you often feels worse. You are essentially telling us you know our condition better... By Rachael Gehrke2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Dating With InsomniaYou’ve gone on a few dates with a person, and all the good stuff is happening. Butterflies! Stomach flips when you see their name pop up on your phone! Planning... By Bridget Gawinowicz2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Guilt of ExhaustionCan we talk about the guilt? About this unspoken side effect of struggling with exhaustion? I’ll be the first to admit that as a nearly lifelong member of club insomnia... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Kids and InsomniaI have never been a great sleeper, every now and then I get a good run and I can sleep well for a few nights. Overall though, since I was... By Clair Gardiner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Don't Tell Me Not to Take My MedicationsThere are many conditions where friends and family encourage you wholeheartedly to take whatever treatment options are prescribed by health professionals. Illnesses like diabetes, multiple sclerosis, asthma, cancer. There are... By Simone Yemm3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Take the Connected Health Survey!In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers to mobile apps, we use connected health technology to track symptoms, monitor... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Insomnia Q&A With My PartnerRecently, I sat down with my partner, Joe, to talk with him a little more about some of my repetitive sleep issues. Me: How early into our relationship did you... By Kelly J.4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Teacher-Tired: Beginning a New YearAugust always means a significant increase in anxiety, constant second-guessing, and list-making. My brain kicks into high gear sometime in mid-July and gives me no rest for a few months... By April Pulliam2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Slow Creep of Childhood InsomniaI cannot pinpoint the exact time insomnia started slowly creeping into my life. Sleep has always been elusive for me. As a small child, my grandfather would stay with us... By Rachael Gehrke2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Handling Tomorrow’s Big Day as an InsomniacFor a person who sleeps normally most nights, having a big day tomorrow can make falling asleep a challenge. Whether you’re excited about a long-overdue tropical vacation, or nervous about... By Beth Wyatt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How Hyperarousal Impacts My InsomniaI’m aroused all the time. And not in a way that excites my husband. In November 2018, I took myself off for a sleep study – I was about 30... By Simone Yemm4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Insomnia, Loneliness, and Sleeping PartnersAs an under-eye-bag-wearing member of the Insomnia club, I used to spend my hours awake at night wondering how other people slept so well. From falling asleep to staying asleep... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is This Really Happening to Me? Insomnia 101When I talked about my insomnia, everyone had an opinion. “Wait until you have kids,” some people would say to me. “Then you’ll get used to it!” “Oh, you should... By Bridget Gawinowicz2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Genie in the BottleBefore I started experiencing so much stress in my life, I was an 8 hour minimum kind of girl. Less than 8 and I would wake up wanting to scratch... By Paige Kelly5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
The 5 Stages of InsomniaI imagine most people think the worst part of insomnia is the endless proverbial seconds, minutes, and hours of a ticking clock. Tick, Tick, Tick, Tick... But for me, the... By Paige Kelly2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Chronic Pain and Insomnia: What's the Connection?The impact of chronic pain goes so much deeper than pain. Sleep pattern and quality of sleep are often affected. The combination of both chronic pain and insomnia can be... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Sleepless Nights of SummerIt’s late May as I write this, but even now I’m noticing just how bright it is, both at night and in the morning. It’s also getting warmer. The late-day... By TK Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Balancing Human Connections as an Insomniac: DatingBefore diving into this article, I want to briefly recap part 1 which I highly recommend reading if you haven’t yet. In part 1, I spoke about how suffering from... By Marisa Lauren Troy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments